ITS Technical Coordinator

HDR•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Strong verbal and written skills
Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
Previous internship, academic, or professional experience involving transportation, traffic engineering, electrical systems, communications systems, or intelligent transportation systems.
EIT certification or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of employment.
Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, GIS, or similar engineering and design software.
Familiarity with fiber-optic and IP-based communications networks.
Interest in traffic signal systems, automated traffic signal performance measures, connected vehicles, transportation data analytics, and emerging mobility technologies.
Experience working with or supporting state departments of transportation, local government agencies, or federal clients.

Responsibilities

Support ITS and traffic management system projects involving planning, engineering, design, systems integration, deployment, operations and maintenance, communications, and construction support.
Assist with projects involving Transportation Systems Management and Operations, Advanced Traffic Management Systems, Transportation Management Centers, Advanced Traveler Information Systems, managed lanes, connected and automated vehicles, and associated performance measures.
Prepare ITS plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, systems engineering analyses, ITS architectures, and other systems engineering documents under the direction of senior staff.
Support the design of fiber-optic and wireless communications systems, conduit and pull-box systems, power distribution, traffic signal systems, CCTV cameras, dynamic message signs, vehicle detection, roadside equipment, transit signal priority, tolling systems, and related field equipment.
Prepare equipment schedules, network diagrams, quantity calculations, design details, technical specifications, and other project deliverables.
Apply applicable national ITS standards and support projects involving open-road tolling, active traffic management, connected vehicles, smart mobility, and emerging transportation technologies.
Participate in field inventories, site visits, equipment testing, system acceptance activities, construction support, and project deployment activities.
Coordinate with roadway, traffic, electrical, communications, survey, utility, and other multidisciplinary project teams.
Assist with data analysis, technical research, grant applications, reports, presentations, proposal development, and industry initiatives.
Participate in client and project meetings and support the development of client relationships under the direction of senior staff.
Support the continued growth of HDR’s ITS and transportation technology practice locally and nationally.
Perform assignments under the supervision of a professional engineer and progressively assume greater technical and design responsibility.
Assist with the development of federal U.S. Department of Transportation grant applications.
Communicate workload, schedules, and task priorities with project managers and supervisors.
Follow established QA/QC procedures and incorporate review comments into project deliverables.
Perform other duties as needed.